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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
LORI E. LIGHTFOOT
MAYOR
June 22, 2022
TO THE HONORABLE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I transmit herewith a resolution honoring Dr. Carolyn C. Lopez for her service to the City of Chicago.
Your favorable consideration of this resolution will be appreciated.
Very truly yours.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Doctor Carolyn C. Lopez, MD, has diligently served on the Chicago Board of Health for nineteen years and led as its President for thirteen of those years, including during the Board's centennial anniversary and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, where her commitment and tireless guidance was expeditiously needed and graciously provided; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Lopez has been a tireless advocate for public health and helped activate the Board of Health to speak out publicly on important issues, resulting in the introduction of innovative legislation, including the City of Chicago becoming the first big city to add e-cigarettes to its Clean Indoor Air Ordinance, the first big city to impose a vaping tax, and the first national jurisdiction to include menthol in its flavored tobacco sales ban. These combined efforts have contributed to Chicago's youth smoking rates decreasing over the past decade and saved a generation from a lifetime of chronic diseases and a shorter life span; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Lopez oversaw each Board of Health meeting fairly and effectively, never failing to treat every member of the Board, Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) staff, and public commenters with respect and warmth; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Lopez has never failed to educate the public on the history of the Department and the importance of CDPH to the history and future of our City; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Lopez has been a beacon of calm wisdom and gentle humor, helping the Board provide effective counsel to CDPH through many challenges, most notably the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Lopez has been committed to re...
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